deerweed

Acmispon glaber

Deerweed is a bright and cheerful plant that grows in sunny places. It has lovely yellow flowers that attract butterflies and bees, making it a fun plant to see in nature!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

The deerweed is a low-growing plant with many slender, leafy stems. It has small, bright yellow or orange pea-like flowers clustered along the branches. Its delicate, feathery leaves give it a soft, wispy appearance.

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deerweed

Categoría

Plantas

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Common

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Datos interesantes

Deerweed is like a magnet for many different kinds of butterflies and bees!

It's a super important food source for hungry deer and baby caterpillars!

Its scientific name 'Acmispon' means 'hairy foot' because of its fuzzy seed pods!

This tough plant can grow in very poor soil where other plants struggle.

Habilidades especiales

Deerweed can pull nitrogen from the air using special root bacteria, making the soil richer for other plants to grow.

Deerweed has deep roots that help it find water in dry soils, allowing it to survive long periods without rain.

Deerweed seeds can sprout quickly after a wildfire, helping the land recover and providing food for animals.

Medidas y detalles

Altura: 30-100 cm
Extensión: 40-90 cm
Tamaño de la flor: 0.5-1 cm
Temporada de floración: Primavera a otoño
Comestible: No
Toxicidad: Ninguna
Ciclo de vida: Perenne
Método de polinización: Insectos

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Mule Deer

Odocoileus hemionus

Mule deer often browse on its leaves and stems.

pollinates

Honey Bee

Apis mellifera

Honey bees collect nectar and pollen from its flowers.

depends on

Persius Duskywing

Erynnis persius

Caterpillars of this butterfly feed on deerweed leaves.

pollinates

Yellow-faced Bumble Bee

Bombus vosnesenskii

This native bumble bee is a frequent visitor to deerweed flowers.

Rasgos

Caducifolio

Las plantas caducifolias pierden periódicamente todas sus hojas, por lo general durante el otoño o las estaciones secas.

Fijador de nitrógeno

Describe a los organismos capaces de convertir el nitrógeno atmosférico en compuestos utilizables por las plantas.

Floración

Las plantas con flores son cualquier planta que produce flores como parte de su ciclo reproductivo.

Floración de verano

Las plantas de floración de verano producen sus flores durante la temporada estival, a menudo aportando un color vibrante cuando muchas otras plantas ya han terminado de florecer.